Japan Pushes Foward with Nuclear Plans

Japan Atomic Power Co has applied for the construction of...

Japan Atomic Power Co has applied for the construction of two nuclear reactors at its power station in Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture. The No 3 and 4 reactors at the power station will be the first of an improved version of pressurized light-water reactors introduced in Japan. The version features a reactor core and steam generator that are larger than usual.

Japan Atomic Power said it plans to launch commercial operations in March 2014 for the No 3 reactor and in March 2015 for the No 4 reactor. Each reactor will generate 1,538 MW of power.